Septic System Permits

Applications

Highlands East uses Cloudpermit to manage building permits digitally. Cloudpermit allows you to apply for and to see the status of your building (and septic system) permit application anywhere, at any time. You can start an application and finish it later, and receive email updates on the status of your permit application.

Learn more about getting started with the Cloudpermit building permit system.

Septic System Application Documents

The PDF file available for download below contains documents that applicants must complete and upload to Cloudpermit in order to complete their application.

These documents must be completed neatly and be legible. Failure to submit readable documents that are easy to decipher will result in processing delays.

The last page of these application documents is an As Built Site Plan sheet that is to be completed and made available to us at your final inspection.

All forms provided in this package (with the exception of the As Built Site Plan) must be completed and uploaded to Cloudpermit along with the following other required documentation:

  1. A Site Plan referenced to an up to date survey when available or to a drawing of the lot, neatly and accurately drawn, which shall indicate:
    • the dimensions of the lot (length, width);
    • the location and size of the proposed buildings & all existing buildings;
    • location of well, septic, easements (hydro, right of way etc) & driveways;
    • the setbacks of proposed building or addition from all lot lines, the road and other buildings within 3 metres, the highwater mark, and the well and septic system;
    • indicate any survey stakes that have been located;
    • the location and setbacks of the septic tank, leaching bed and any pump chamber;
    • the loading area and 15m mantle;
    • location of wells or water supply including neighbours;
    • eavestrough discharge;
    • topographical features including slope and direction of flow.
  2. Any proposal for the use of a Class 4 treatment unit, other than a septic tanks, will require a copy of the B.M.E.C. approval for that system, and once completed will require submission of “as built” drawings and the maintenance agreement.
  3. If the applicant is not the owner of the property, or there is more than one property owner, the owner(s) must provide a letter appointing the applicant as an authorized agent.
  4. The required fees must accompany the application in accordance with Building By-law No. 2014-30, Schedule A.

Note: Incomplete applications or uploaded documents that are not completed neatly and are not able to be easily read or deciphered will not be accepted or reviewed and may be sent back to the owner or applicant.

Related Applications and Forms

Fees

For a list of costs and fees related to Septic System Permits please visit our Building Fees page.

Winter Septic Inspections

Winter weather affects on-site sewage installation and inspections. The Municipality of Highlands East does not conduct septic inspections during the winter months as the conditions are not conducive to installations and inspections.

When the temperatures begin to drop, call the Building Department at 705-447-0051 to ensure you can obtain an inspection.

Exceptions

In urgent circumstances, such as a failing system, exceptions can be made by calling the Building Department at 705-447-0051.

Contact Us

Wilberforce Municipal Office
P.O. Box 295
2249 Loop Road
Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada
K0L 3C0

Phone: 705-448-2981
Fax: 705-448-1027

Email: info@highlandseast.ca